What If One Is Diabetic?

How Is The Test Done?

Generally, a sugar solution is offered. It contains 50grams of sugar. After drinking, the pregnant woman needs to wait for an hour and then undergo the glucose challenge test. This way, the body's ability to process sugar will be tested.

Is The Test Necessary?

Nowadays, almost all pregnant women are undergoing this test in order to rule out the chances of gestational diabetes.

This Test Is A Must For...

Women whose BMI is high, women who get pregnant after 35 and women who have diabetes in their family history need to go for the glucose test without fail.

Why Diagnose Gestational Diabetes?

Diabetes during pregnancy could raise the risk of labour complications, birth defects and certain other problems. Diagnosing the problem could help you take certain precautions to make the pregnancy safer.